2. Chapter Twelve Traffic Investigation

3. Traffic Laws Most crimes require that intent be proved. This is not true in the case of most traffic laws

4. Five Traffic Laws that can be Enforced on Private Property D.U.I. Reckless Driving Leaving the Scene of an Accident Negligent Homicide Automobile Homicide

5. An officer must be called to investigate all accidents where total damage exceeds $1000.00 or involves injuries.

6. Most traffic violations are classified as Class C misdemeanors.

7. Intentionally running over someone with a car is not a traffic violation It is assault

8. If involved in an accident, the driver must produce: – Driver’s license – Registration – Proof of insurance

10. Reckless Driving Willful or wanton disregard for life or property

11. Exhibition Driving A driver does not have to exceed the speed limit in order to receive a citation for exhibition driving.

12. Exhibition Driving Speed contests can result in a citation for Exhibition Driving.

13. Turn signals must be on for at least 2 seconds before turning

14. Exhibition Driving

15. At an open intersection, which cars has the right of way if the two arrive at the same time? The car on your right.

16. Bicyclists have to stop for red lights

17. A car must be parked 30 feet from traffic control devices

18. An exhaust system must not allow excessive noise or smoke

19. Most cars and trucks must display both a front and a rear license plate

20. A motor cycle must display a license plate on the rear of the vehicle.

21. The three “E”’s of highway safety Engineering Education Enforcement

22. Skid marks Caused by friction between the road and a locked tire.

23. Upon arrival at the accident scene, an officer should look for: Witnesses Debris Skid marks

24. What does a traffic diagram show Final resting position of vehicles

25. What is Evasive action? Any action other than braking. Changing direction or speed to avoid impact.

27. A person can be charged for D.U.I. if the blood alcohol content is at or above:

28. Blood alcohol chart

30. Measurements taken at an accident scene can be utilized by either: Triangulation Fixed object / baseline method

31. Things that an officer should plan for when making a traffic stop. Time of day Street lighting Traffic Officer safety

32. Time of day and street lighting

33. Traffic

34. Officer Safety

38. Measurement of skidmarks will provide minimum speed.